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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23

to revise the animos-
tiles of the late war and the reign of
rings which nourished so scandalousIy
in Washington under Republican
rule'
elias the President been advised Of
your and your friends intention to
support his reorganization 2"
"No. II lac hears IF this interview
this will be the first intimation to him
OF such purpose. After my return
from Louisiana, the day before. left
Washington for Manchester, Was his
guest for several hours. We discussed
without reserve the political situation
including affairs in Louisiana, but not
word passed from either OF us upon
the question of the delegali ion to the
nominating convention from Louisiana.
No illusion was mad. to the question
of his renoInination."
"What are your impressions about
the President, having met him in So
cial intercourse 2"
"Here we must stop. The President
needs no commentator from me. l
will say this, however, that after
several hours of confidential discussion
with him about the course of the ad-
min'$tration, was strongly impressed
with these two facts: that President
Cleveland has elevated the tone and
dignity of the Presidential office, and
has strong democratic sympathy with
Inc great masses OF the people,"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23
FOR WHITE SUPREMACY.

Cuntcnding for the supremacy OF the
white race and for the right of II major
iiy of white men - rule, the citizens of
Ouachitt parish, from 1874 to 1878,
achieved results memorable in the poll
teal annals OF our parish and State.
The hist ,ry of politics in Ouachita
parish since that period shows that the
power To defeat with the negro vote
the will of II majority of our white
fettow-citizens was only wrested from
the Republican party 10 be easily seized
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23
LOUISIANA POLITICS,
An Interview With Senator James Il.
EuStiS.
Gov. McEncry and His Progressive Adj
ministratiOn-Its Strength with the
People and Increasing Popularity
In Favor of Cleveland Delegation.
TBoStOn Herald

TBostOn Heralu.1
Senator lIusiis, OF Louisiana, Of
Now England ancestry, a man of fine
physique and a good head, is staying
at the Masconomo House, Manchester
by-the~Sea. The Senator has been for
many years potent factor in Louis
lana politics, and is q leader of that
faction, now dominant in tho State,
which has been supposed TO be antago-
nlstic to President Cleveland. 1t will
DO seen by tho following interview
that, whatever has been tho situation
in the past, the Democratic party in
Louisiana is sure TO so into the next
national convention IA unit for
Cleveland.
The Herald'S commissioner met the
genial Senator under the most favora-
bio auspices on the Mascouomo piazza,
and the following is the substance OF
the conversation which cnsuad:
"What is the condition of politics in
Louisiana >"
awe have two factions in the Demo
cratic party in Louisiana. One is the
dominant faction to which l belong,
which is represented by the present
State administration, under the leader,
Ship VI WV hSIi'lcIy tilC OthcI ldC-
ton calling itself tho Reform Demo-
crazy, whatever that may mean, is
composed of misguided people, some
OF whom imagine that ii is intensely
patriotic to cIiticiso and abuse those
who are in Office"
care the people satisfied with the
present State administration ~
soar faction is stronger with the
people of Louisiana to-day than it has
ever been, for two reasons: first be-
cause the Governor has been very in
dnsirious in developing the material
prosperity of the State. He stands pre-
eminent as levce Governor; he has
given great attention to the agricultu-
raj interests, has encouraged inimigra-
ton and has improved the financial
condition of the State. Under the
beneficial influences OF a progressive
State administration, the people of
Louisiana have become very hopeful
Of Il great FUTURE
The other reason for the increasing
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23
The Farmerville Gazette asks

Tho Shreveport Times, reform paper,
wants to know of the Democracy of Caddo
how they would like to have negroes In
their primaries. We would ask the Times
II the reform party proposes to exclude the
negroes either in primaries or at the polls3
We answer emphatically: We do
propose to exclude the negroes from
voting at Democratic primaries or mass
meetings In Caddo. The right to vote
al elections Is given the blacks by law,
not by the executive committees of
the Democratic party. - Shreveport
Times.
And this Is exactly what majority
of the white men of Ouachita parish
are contending for.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23

The German trials OF Alsa,ians have
developed some sensational incidents.
Klein, who was recently before the
court at Leipsic, cried out before his
sentence was imposed:
"Pdnfsh me as French spy! I VIA
born Frenchman and am no German
traitor ~
This is strange language to hear from
a man named Klein. 1t illustrates
how completely the German popula-
ton In Alsace-L Lorraine has been Cali
canized.-Net0 York Star.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23

AS will be seen by lengthy inter-
view had by reporter of tho Boston
Herald with Senator Eustis, published
elsewhere, that distinguished gentle.
man has undergone a great change in
his views and opinions of President
Cleveland. The State administration
has evidently changed its mind about
lighting Cleveland and Senator Eustis
has given the cue. Perhaps Senator
Eustis has been thinking about the
fight ex-senator Conkling made againt
the Garfield administration and its re-
suits.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23
The Alexandria Democrat, Il

The Alexandria Democrat, in a
strong article endorsing Hon. d. +.
Jonas for the Senate, says:
During the campaign and also during
the coming session Of the legislature,
we believe that thousands of Democrats
will consider the strong claims OF ex-
Senator Jonas to be returned to tho u.
8. Senate. No Democratic leader In
the State deserves higher consideration
at the hands OF his party, or could
more htiy fill the Office Of u. 8. Senator
from Louisiana than Hon. Il. +. Jonas
We can safely assert that no Democrat
In the State enjoys more cordial admi-
ration than he from all the rank and
fi,e of the party.
The Telegraph concurs most heartily
In the views expressed by the Demo-
Graf.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23
A Camden, N. j., dispatch says

A Camden, N. j., dispatch says:
"Wm. H. West of Thatcher, Primrose
and Vests Ministries and Miss Rumelia
g. Morris, daughter Of the late e. Joy
Norris, at ono time United States
minister to Turkey, were married here
Tuesday. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. John 8. Heisier in
the pasonage Of the Centenary Method
list Episcopal church. The bridegroom
is the divorced husband Of Miss Fay
Tempteton the actress"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23

The FrankIinton New Era does not
think that the gubernatorial contest
has necessarily narrowed down be-
tween McEnery and Nichols and says
there are many men in the State just
az efficient and deserving az either OF
these distinguished gentlemen. OF the
two, however, the New Era prefers
Nichols.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23

EVEN AT SEVENTY,-"Let Sharp's
conviction sink deep into the mind Of
every ono who seeksto tamper with the
honor OF public servants. 1t means a
striped suit even at seventy years Of
age."-N. Y. Journal.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23

Hon. b. +. Jonas was prompt In de-
nying the runor that he had aligned
himself with the administration fac
ton. Mr.. Jonas is a candidate for the
Senate ON his own bottom and the peo-
pie admire and appreciate his position
and they will return him to the Sem
ate.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23

The Amite City Independent and
Trinity Herald have lately declared
for Gen. Nichols. If the majority of
papers count for anything Gen. Mich
oils Is way ahead of Gov. McEnery in
the gubernatorial race.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23

aud employed in a similar manner by
a very few men within the ranks of
the Democratic party.
Thus have majority of the white
people of Ouachita parish been in
large measure robbed of the fruits of
victory.
Tho white people OF Ouacbita parish
up to 1876 were dominated by negro
rule, headed by lees than dozen white
men i'll the Republican party.
Since that period the will of like
majority has been forced to yield 10
the power of the negro vote directed
by scarcely IL greater number of white
men within the ranks of the Ds.mncratic
party.
The principles which animated us
from 1874 to 1878 still live and that at
tribute If Anglo-Sax onisn, the suprem-
acy OF tho white race and the right of
the majority to rule, compel US to re-
| new, in 1887, the contest which we
hoped was ended in 1875.
In justification of their dcspotic sway,
our dict stors claim that those who re-
deemed the parish from Republican
rule should control its politics.
If this be true, what of tue rank and
file of the Domocratic party OF Oaachita
parish? What Of that host from all
over the parish who never faltered
when duty called? Who never quailetl
in tho hour Of danger and without
whose effort. success was not possible
| No more are they seen in the councils
of the party, bu, instead at nominating
conventions and ut primaries are met
with the old familiar and humiliating
spectacle of negroes massed and voted
as in the darkest days OF Republican
rule.
| Again it is claimed that for the sue
cessful control Of labor, MS Il necessary
part of plantation discipline, it is inn
negro should vote him. Should this
be true it then becomes II question OF
pecuniary gain, and the contention is
reduced to the proposition that in order
that a few large planters may be able
ANNUALLY to put II little more money in
their purses, the will Of a majority OF
their fellow -citizens must be sacrificed
and they must continue to submit &c
negro domination.
If voting tho negro no necessary
part of plantation discipline let them
thcn be voted at tho general election
These recent converts from the Re
publican party have no place in Dem.
ocratic primaries. They do not desire
to participate therein and if left to ex-
ercise their will wouli wisely leave tt
white people the settlement of ques
tions there determined.
Ia tho interest of harmony and t
preserve party unity the Telegraph ap
peals to its white fellow citizens, with
out regard to their personal preferences
for aspirants for political preferment
to come boldly to the front and demand
that, whether in primary elections o.
in conventions, the issues there t. bt
presented shall be determined b!
white men alone
nH--AH-A
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23

The rumor that Judge Moncare
scratched the name of Burke from the
State ticket should be laid quietly TO
rest in the political tomb, with the
following epitaph: "Here lies ..one of
the greatest mistakes OF the campaign. !"
shreveport Times.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-07-23
Railroads and baseball go hand in
hand In franklin.

The weather was sufficiently warm
at Indianapolis, Ind., on the 10th, 1t is
reported, to hatch several boxes of eggs
into chickens.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-07
A Rurrlnr Shot Dend.

HAGERsTowN, MD, April 6.-Hayes'
bookstore in this city has been robbed
several times lately and the proprietor
kept watch. Last night between IL and
II O'Clock ne saw n man whom he recog
niZed coming into his store from the
Globe printing Office. The thief went TO
the money drawer and took its contents.
Hayes then came out from his hiding
place and called to the thief to hold up
his hands. Instead OF doing SO the latter
drew a revolver and both fired sinulta-
neously, the thiei being killed. The dead
man has been an attache OF the Globe
Office for several years.
LATER.--The burglar who was caught
by X. M. Hays, editor OF the Globe, in his
stationery store, was named Bowser, and
had been In Mr.. Hays employ ten years.
he drew a revolver and shot himself
through the head when summoned to sur :
render, and was not shot by MIR. Hays a 8
hrst reported.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-07
MoNTGOMERY's DRILL.
a Mass Meeting Decides to- Postpone
1t Until Next spring.

a Mass Meeting Decides to- Postpone
1t Until Next spring.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, April Cat a
meeting held here tonight, at which
prominent citizens and military officers
participated, the following resolution was
adopted:
WHEREAS, The impression 10 sought to be
created throughout the country that the in
terstate drill to be held in this city in June
next under the auspices Of the citizens of
Montgomery had It's inception in mercenary
motives and a desire to injure the success OF
the W ashington drill; and,
WHEREAS, The action OF our military COM
panies IN Withdrawing from that drill was in
accordance with our wishes aud in the eXer-
else of their undoubted right to choose their
associates IN voluntary military gatherings
without any wish or purpose to lnlure others
who di lered from them; and,
WHEREAS, We are unwilling to give color
even TO the false accusation that the action
of our people. taken from a high sense OF
duty, was due to any desire TO injure or inter-
fere with the national drill at Washington; /;
therefore,
Resoioed. That the drill to be held in this
city in June next be postponed until May,
1888.
Resolred further, That the management
continue their work OF preparation for the
drill in May, 1883, relunding cash subscrp-
tions when the subscribers do not wish TO
renew them for the drill next year.
A sufficient sum OF money had been
guaranteed to make the drill a success,
and the attendance OF leading southern
companies had been assured.
THE CLOUDS CLEARING.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 6.-The San
Antonio aud Beiknap Rifles have changed
their minds regarding their withdrawal
from the National Drill at Washington
next month. The change was occas on cd
by thefOllOwinR telegram, received this
afternoon in response to one sent from
here asking If coiored troops would camp
and drill with the whites, and II they
would bo recognized In the appointment
OF officers OF the day:
WASHINGTON, April Q.
To Capt. r. j. Badger, Sqn Antonto:
No. There seems to be an entire miscon-
ception. Gen. Anderson enters the Virginia
brigade. In IL are two negro companies. II
they come they will be camped separately
and drill separately. Please show this to
Capt. Green. ALBERT ORDwAY,
Chief of Military Committee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-07
AN OFFICIAL TILT.
Second Comptroller Maynard Very
Curt to Secretary Endicott.
WASHINGTON, April 6.-The Evening

Second Comptroller Maynard Very
Curt to Secretary Endicott.
WASHINGTON, April 6-The Evening
Star tonight says:
There nave been numerous points of contro-
versy between Second Comptroller Maynard
ana Secretary Endicott. The Secretary of
War has not in all cases been willing to ac-
cept the decisions of the Second Comptroller
and mas tried on several occasions to have
them reversed or overruled IN some way.
There has been a conflict of authority, and
Judge Maynard has held the key to the situe-
tion. Two or three months ago Secretary
EndicotE wrote lettersto the second Comp
troler in relation to the accounts of Surgeon
Billings. Lieut.. Ray and Capt. Wheeler for
mileage while journeylng abroad which had
Secretary of War ami again disallowed; and
also to certain accounts of Capt. j. B. Rawls,
Majors Smith and Tucker and others.
AN APPEAL THREATENED.
In the letter he announced that he intended
to submit the cases to the Court of CLAIMS
under the provisions of section OF the act of
March 3, 1888, which permits matter con-
troverted in the executive departments to be
sent TO the Court of Claims. Yesterday, Just
before retiring from the Office OF Second
Comptroller, Judge Maynard wrote sharp
repy to the Secretary of War. He said that
the cases had all been settled and the papers
turned over TO the recond Auditor; that re-
examination had resulted III sus-
the first instance, ana that
the matter would not again be reopened. AS
to the announcement that the Secretary OF
War intended to send the cases to the Court
of Claims. he called attention to the fact that
the cases are entirely under the jurisdiction
of the Treasury Department and cannot be
taken to the Court of Claims by the head of
any other department. Moreover, he re-
minds Secretary Endicott that the court
cou only give an opinion, and not decision,
in the cases, should the Secretary OF the
Treasury go there.
VERY SARCASTIC.
In conclusion he says:
"If the secretary of War has any doubt
nth reference to the correctness of his own
views upon any or all of the abstract ques-
tions Of law prOpounded in his letter the
opinion of the Court of Claims thereon might
be of value TO him, but as this Office has no
doubt. and, so far as it can be learned, this
department has none with reference to the
correctness of the adjustment of the accounts
referred to. 1t is not seen how reference OF
these cases by another department to u Court
of Claims can effect the past or control the
future action of the Treasury Department
thereon"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-07
THE DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY.
wIsOoNsIN's ELECrIoNs.
The Cities Pretty Evenly Divided
Between the Two Parties.

The Cities Pretty Evenly Divided
Between the Two Parties.
MILWAUKEE, April 6.--Final returns
from remote towns of the county did no t
reach the city until this morning. The
completed returns show that ID. II. john
son and George II. Havis, the citizens
candidates for the Circuit and Superior
Court Judgeships, carried the county by
1.497 and 1860 majority respectively,
though the Labor candidates carried the
city by about 1850. The citizens elected
10 Aldermen ana the Labor party 8.
However, seventeen OF these Aldermen
VINO were elected for three years cannot
secure their seats, as q law has just
passed the Legislature curtailing the
mum Der OF Aldermen one-third. The new
Council will stand: Republicans 16,
Democrats 10, Labor .. Thirty-two cities
OF the State elected Mayors as follows:
10 Republicans, IL Democrats, 8 Labor,
Citizens and independent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-07
the Denver and Rio Graude railroad be-
cause that road refused to entertain an
agreement not TO pay mmissiOns.
LAW AND ORDERS TRIUMPH.
The Majority for Roche Not Much
Changed by Later Returns.


Changed by Later Returns.
CHICAGO, April G.-The latest returns
have not materially changed the standing
of the vote as announced last night.
The last figures given out are: Roche,
Rep, bl.26S; Nelson, Labor, 23,4l0;
ROche's majority, q, s58,
In Aldermen yesterdays ostensible re-
suit is the election of thirteen Repubii-
cans, four Democrats and one Labor man.
The new Council Will stand, with the
hold-0ver Aldermen: Republicans, 25; !;
Democrats, 10; Labor, l.
In the Town OF Lake the Law and
Order party achieved complete victory,
electing their entire ticket by an average
majority Of about 1900.
The other suburban towns went largely
Republican.
THE RED FLAG MUST GO.
The leaders of the Knights OF Labor
among the United Labor party were, as a
rule, very much Disguised at the result.
In an interview printed this morning one
of them says: cpl tell you the red flag
has beat us and we will never have any
success as party until we get rid of the
Socialists. The Committee of Twenty five
Will meet Thursday evening and we will
settle this question then. The labor
party must hereafter fight on labor issues
only. We must put our feet on the So
cialists and the whole crowd of red flag
aKitators, or there is no hope for us.
l repeat that the red flag was the cause OF
our defeat. The people VIII not tolerate
anarchy, socialism or communion, but
we will settle this question on Thursday
evening. We must ana Will wash our
hands of the red flag and compel the So
clalists to take back seat.'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-07
A FREIGHT RATE FIGHT.
Roads Connecting at Chicago Gut
ting Each Others Throats.

Roads Connecting at Chicago Gut
ting Each Others Throats.
CHICAGO, April GA failure to agree
upon basis for division of the rates to
and from Mississippi river points on the
Missouri river business and points
beyond has caused a complete rupture
between lines east from Chicago and
those west from this city. All through
billing OF freight between points in the
East and Missouri river points
via Chicago has been stopped.
The Eastern roads charge local
rates to Chicago, and local rates are
added from Chicago and Western points,
which, of course, makes rates via Chi
cago materially higher than via st. Louis.
Besides all the freight from the East has
to be rebilled at Chicago, which Is an
additional embarrassment. The roads
running west from Chicago are deter
mined, it is said, to resist the demands Of
the Eastern lines with all the means at
their command.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-07

subject matter of said petition, at which
places and times said common carriers, or
any of them. may appear and present appli-
cation for said relief with evidence IN sup
must show the precise relief desired the facts
upon which the same is claimed, and the eX-
tent to which relief from the operation
OF said section of said act is asked for; and.
at the same places and times, any persons IN
terested IN opposing any such applications
may also appear and be heard, and at any
time prior to May 6. 1887, the commission will
in support of or in opposition to the relief
asked by said petitions. This announcement
respecting the time and places of hearing, and
the method of procedure, is subject to change
mission.
For the commission.
T. NJ. COOLEY, Chairman.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-07
Removal of the Apac hes.

WASHINGTON, April Cit is not i'm.
probable that the Apache Indians at Fort
Marion, Fla. will be removed to some
other place on account of their crowded
condition. The monthly reports received
at the War Department from Fort Ma
rl0n show that the sanitary condition OF
the post is excellent, and that the Indians
are not suffering from anything but lack
OF room. There is no intention OF remoy-
ing the hostile Indians who are confined
at Fort PIokeng, Fla.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-07
pnne and Peonle.

ROME, April 6.-The Pope is about n
issue letter sanctioning the principle IA
the creation OF a Catholic university az
Baltimore.
The Pope persists that Dr. McGlynns
must come to Rome.
The Pope, in view OF the Russian goy-E
ernmenPs complaints OF the hostility u9
the Catholic clergy in Russia, has lfi-;
structed the congregation for ecclesIasfi<.
cal affairs TO examine the question ok
Pan Slavism in relation to the church
In order to be able to give instructions u
the bishops in Russia without ofendir&
the CZar's government. t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-07

WASHINGTON, April 6.--lndian Com.
missioner Atkins has received letter
from Agent Osborne, at Ponca Agency,
Indian Territory, dated April 2, announce
ing that on the day previous he had dis.
charged Il. NJ. Smith, a farmer at the
agency, for general bad conduct and un-
eoyernable temper. Smith had made a
savage attack upon Agent Osborne, the
agency clerk and blacksmith, and to save
the lives OF all three, Osborne killed
Smith. Osborne is from Gallatin, Tenn,
and smith was one of his own appointees.